Date Bread and Butter Pudding With Easy Boozy Toffee Sauce

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Indulge in a sweet and boozy treat with Date Bread and Butter Pudding With Easy Boozy Toffee Sauce
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter , softened plus extra for greasing
10 slices white bread , crusts removed ( good quality bread )
1 cup pitted dates , chopped
1 1/2 cups cream
2/3 cup milk
3 eggs
1/3 cup superfine sugar , plus 2 T
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon light brown sugar , for sprinkling
whipped cream
8 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
1 cup cream
1/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup sweet sherry

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
524
Sugar
47g
Fat
35g
If you're looking for a rich and indulgent dessert, look no further than Date Bread and Butter Pudding With Easy Boozy Toffee Sauce. This classic British dessert is given a boozy twist with the addition of brandy and sweet sherry to the toffee sauce. The bread and dates are soaked in a creamy custard mixture before being baked to golden brown perfection. The toffee sauce is made from butter, brown sugar, cream, and brandy, making it the perfect sweet, sticky accompaniment to the pudding. This recipe is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it an ideal dessert for entertaining or special occasions.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
2.Spread the remaining butter over the bread slices, then cut each slice into quarters.
3.Layer your bread quarters and chopped dates in the prepared dish.
4.In a bowl, whisk together the cream, milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla extract.
5.Pour the mixture over the bread and dates, pressing down with a spoon so the bread is fully submerged in the liquid.
6.Sprinkle the light brown sugar over the top of the bread.
7.Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes until the pudding is golden brown and set in the middle.
8.For the toffee sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add the brown sugar and cream and stir until smooth.
9.Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then add the brandy and sherry. Cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens.
10.Serve the pudding warm with the toffee sauce and a dollop of whipped cream.

PROS

This bread and butter pudding is rich and indulgent, with a boozy toffee sauce that is easy to make.

It is a perfect dessert for serving to a crowd, and can be made ahead of time.

CONS

The high calorie and sugar content of this dessert make it an occasional treat rather than an everyday indulgence.

The recipe also contains alcohol, which may not be suitable for all eaters.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, the dates in the recipe provide a natural source of fiber and nutrients such as potassium and magnesium.
The toffee sauce contains cream, which is a good source of calcium and vitamin D.

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